Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 90: Pillars Of The New World

Violet left Adele’s office, exiting into the infirmary’s main corridor. The sterile, polished medical environment stretched out before her, and she couldn’t help but let her gaze wander.

So far, Adele’s office had been her only point of contact within the infirmary, but now, curiosity clawed at her now. What went on in the rest of the building? Why did they build this much space if Adele’s office was the only place she needed to get her wound healed?

Her eyes landed on the elevator just a few steps ahead, its sleek, metallic doors gleaming under the bright fluorescent lights. It stood out like a beacon, almost daring her to press the button.

Who had access to those upper floors? Were they reserved only for the elite students? Special cases? Violet was so damn curious, the mystery eating at her. Mary hadn’t spoken about that part of the infirmary either, and Violet found herself wanting to know more.

In the end, her curiosity won and Violet decided to take the bull by the horn and explore the area. Unfortunately, she barely managed to take two steps toward the elevator when a firm hand reached out, grabbing her arm. Violet spun around, her heart skipping a beat when she came face-to-face with a stern-looking Adele.

"What the fuck do you think you’re doing?" Adele’s voice was gravelly and sharp, cutting through the silence like a blade.

Everything happened suddenly and Violet was caught off guard by the intensity in her tone. She couldn’t help but stammer, "C—check-up."

"What?" Adele’s brow furrowed as she tightened her grip.

"I was supposed to have my weekly mandatory check-up today," Violet clarified, her voice coming out smaller than she intended.

"At what time?" Adele pressed, her eyes narrowing.

"6 p.m."

Adele glanced at the clock on the wall, her expression hardening. "It isn’t 6 yet, Violet Purple."

Violet swallowed, unnerved by Adele’s penetrating stare. The woman had a way of making her feel like she’d done something terribly wrong, even when she hadn’t.

"I thought... I thought I’d check out the premises before my appointment," Violet explained nervously. "It’s my first time after all. I wouldn’t want to get lost on my way here."

it isn’t six yet, and you won’t get lost. Also," she added, "I’m canceling your appointment today. I already evaluated you yesterday, and you’re good. There’s

adding up. Adele’s tone was too sharp, too insistent. It was as if she were actively trying

scrutinizing look. "Why are you

don’t want me here," Violet said slowly, her voice probing. "Why don’t you want

question entirely, her tone dripping with sarcasm as she said, "It seems to me that you like punishment. Should I add your name

any hints of the truth but the woman had such

said, "Fine, I’ll leave for class. But don’t think this is over. I’ll get to the root

Adele snarled, "Perhaps, put that energy into finding a way

red in the face. Turning on her heel, she had already begun to leave only for Adele’s

and I’ll take

her mouth to argue, but Adele’s tone grew even

snapped, her voice

Adele said

yanked her arm away and stormed toward the revolving doors. Just before

her sharp gaze fixed on her like a hawk watching its prey, making sure she didn’t try to sneak back

in this academy was normal, Violet muttered under her breath as she left through the revolving doors that swished open, and the chilly air outside hit her like a slap, contrasting greatly

right about the infirmary, or Lunaris Academy in general. Violet thought as she

harsh tone, and the strange ultimatum to

overbearing. But inwardly, Violet couldn’t help but sense that the woman was being protective. Except it was the kind of protective that screamed that something was hidden. And why involve the cardinal alphas in her medical

them would be like walking a tightrope over a pit of snakes.

again. And she

either. That one was

whoever was friends with

use that to her advantage. However, Violet knew she had to tread carefully. Griffin might appear straightforward, but

mention, the cardinal alphas were really sensitive